To Mend Her.

Chapter 8.

Today is one of those days that my depression kicks in bad. It comes out of nowhere sort of like a thunderstorm. I really hate these days because I always think of suicide plus there's this voice in my head telling me to do unthinkable things.

As I step out my window I go to stand on the edge of the house, looking down at the metal picket fence.

'Do it. Jump, so all your pain and suffering will be gone.' The voice in my head says.

"I can't jump. My family will be sad and broken if I die."

'Do it!'

"Veronica!" Someone shouts, frantically.

I look over at the front lawn. Hunter's standing there with a worried expression.

"Don't jump. I'll be up there to help you down." He says then runs inside.

I lay down, placing my arms behind my head, staring up at the billions of beautiful stars.

A couple seconds later Hunter is stepping out the window.

"God damn it Veronica! Here I thought you were going to jump, but you're just lying down. Why are you lying down on the roof anyway?"

"I love staring at the stars."

He lays by me, placing his arms behind his head like me.

"You like the stars?"

"Yes. They're so captivating."

"But...."

"Shhh! This is my sanctuary I want peace and quiet."

He chuckles lightly.

"Ronnie! Medication time." Marilyn says sticking her head out the window.

I glare at her. Her eyes widen when seeing Hunter.

'I'm so sorry.' She mouths.

"Medication for what?" Hunter asks.

"I, uh, have the flu." I lie, getting up.

"Let's go inside. We can watch a movie or something."

"Okay."

We both enter my room. My three pills and glass of water are on the bedside table.

"You don't seem sick to me." He says as I take them.

"I am."

"My brother is bipolar." He says, randomly.

"What?! I'm not bipolar." I say.

"I never said you were Veronica but judging by your reaction..."

"Shut up!"

"You're hiding something from me Veronica, a secret. Tell me so I can help you get through it."

"You think you can help me?"

"Yes, just please open up to me."

"You can't help me! No one can!" I shout.

He places his hand on my shoulder, but I slap it away.

"Veronica I care for you." He says, placing his hand back on my shoulder.

"Don't you fucking touch me Hunter!"

Marilyn and Ivan walk in.

"Something's wrong with her. She got angry out of nowhere."

Marilyn walks closer to me.

"Deep breaths Ronnie."

"Fuck you!"

"Ronnie, please calm down."